Nusstorte

Indulge in a rich Nusstorte, a Swiss nut cake that combines buttery walnuts with a hint of honey and cream. Perfect for a cozy afternoon tea or a special dessert to impress your guests.

• 150 g butter
• 100 g sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 200 g walnuts
• 150 ml heavy cream
• 2 tbsp honey

Method

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a round cake pan.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

4. 4

   Fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

5. 5

   Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared cake pan, creating an even layer.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and mix in the honey, then spread this filling over the base layer.

7. 7

   Crumble the remaining dough over the cream filling, covering it evenly.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.